One Wheel Wobbles: A Homespun Counting Book [Hardcover]

Carole Lexa Schaefer (Author), Pierr Morgan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Gramma rides a motorcycle, Sister’s on a trike, and Grampa’s got some snazzy skates in this zany counting book for wheel lovers of every stripe.

Whoopity duppity zippety zeee!

It’s Family Parade Day, and here come Mama, Grampa, Sister, and the rest, rolling along on wheels of every sort - from wobbly and sparkly to
lickety-split and jiggly. Bright, bold fluorescent illustrations follow the
fun-loving family on their fabulous conveyances with an ever-increasing
number of wheels, all cleverly visible and begging to be counted. So come along! Count them all!

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

PreS-K. A large, rustic typeface and bold colors on a bright white background make this "homespun" take on counting especially appropriate for its intended audience. Comic illustrations in ink and gouache show the members of a country family with all of their favorite conveyances. The counting comes into play as children consider the number of wheels on each contraption: "One wheel wobbles on Mama's old wheelbarrow," "Two wheels spin on Gramma's putt-putt motorcycle," and so on. Schaefer gets more creative as the number of wheels increases; there are seven wheels on "Cousin's classy go-mobile"--a wheelchair (four wheels) with two cabooses, one for a friend (two wheels) and one for the dog (one wheel). The fun culminates as the entire family heads to the circus to ride the Ferris wheel. Diane Foote
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About the Author

Carole Lexa Schaefer is the author of many acclaimed picture books for children, including the award-winning DOWN IN THE WOODS AT SLEEPYTIME, illustrated by Vanessa Cabban. She says of ONE WHEEL WOBBLES, "I wanted to create a counting book for children with which they could have a rollicking good time."


Pierr Morgan has illustrated numerous books for young readers including the award winning title THE SQUIGGLE, also written by Carole Lexa Schaefer. She says of ONE WHEEL WOBBLES, "It’s as snappy
and fun as riding my bicycle with playing cards clothes-pinned to its spokes." This is her first book with Candlewick Press.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; 1 edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763604720
• ISBN-13: 978-0763604721
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,818,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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